Jeffreys Bay
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Jeffreys Bay (Afrikaans: Jeffreysbaai) () is a town located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The town is situated just off the N2 Highway, about an hour's drive southwest of Port Elizabeth. Jeffreys Bay is one of the five most famous surfing destinations in the world and hosts the annual Billabong Pro WCT surfing event at Supertubes during July. Spectators and surfers from all over the world flock to this event, which can be viewed live over the internet and various television channels. Boneyards, SuperTubes, Impossibles, Tubes, Point, and Kitchen Windows are all famous surf spots located in Jeffreys.
Jeffreys has people from all over the world, as it is also the home of one of the largest YWAM (Youth With A Mission) bases in South Africa. At any given time, there are representatives from at least 20 different countries. Jeffreys is a popular tourist destination because of the surfing and the blue flag beach.
Jeffreys has grown from a sleepy little fishing town over the past few years and is one of the fastest expanding town / city in the country.
It is also the home of the annual Billabong Pro surfing competition. This International event attracts professional surfers from all over the world, and many tourists as well. It is broadcasted over the internet and digital satellite serives providing publicity for the sponsors and competitors.
Jeffrey's Bay is a constituent part of the Kouga Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province.
